Your Habits Are Discipling You | Justin Whitmel Earley

Your Habits Are Discipling You | Justin Whitmel Earley

What if the rhythms of your everyday life are shaping you more than you realize? In this conversation, Justin Whitmel Earley joins Austin and Callie to explore how habits form our hearts, influence our relationships, and impact our ability to experience God's peace. Drawing from his journey from missionary to lawyer, Justin shares how anxiety and burnout led him to rethink the connection between spiritual formation and daily practice.  Together, they discuss why our habits are never neutral, how technology competes for our attention, and what it means to live distinctly in a distracted world. Justin offers a refreshing perspective on spiritual disciplines, reminding us that stewarding our bodies is about more than our own wellbeing, but so that we can love others.  Whether you're a foster parent, church leader, caregiver, or simply trying to cultivate a healthier, more rooted life, this episode offers practical wisdom for building habits that lead to greater peace, presence, and wholeness. It's an encouraging conversation about faith, formation, and becoming the kind of people who can love others well in a chaotic world.  Learn more about Justin's books and ministries. [https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/] Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finding & Showing Hope in Seasons of Suffering | Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman

From the early days of their adoption journey to the birth of Show Hope and the global impact that followed, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman share how God transformed their family story through stepping into the lives of vulnerable children. They reflect on the joy of seeing children thriving, the sacredness of supporting families through Hope for the Journey, and the privilege of watching generational impact unfold in the lives of foster and adoptive families. With humility and tender honesty, they open up about walking through unthinkable loss, the painful wrestle of suffering, and the steadfast love of Jesus when life completely breaks apart. They also explore their journey through the Christian music industry and how their ultimate joy in life has been seeing others supported and cared for. This episode is a gift to foster families, adoptive parents, pastors, and anyone wondering whether God can use their story—even the broken parts—for His glory. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every Space Is Sacred | Kondo Simfukwe

What does it mean to live distinctly in a world marked by striving, separation, and self-sufficiency? Kondo Simfukwe joins Austin and Callie for a conversation about identity, formation, and living a Spirit-filled life in any vocation. Kondo opens up about his unique seasons as both a pastor and an on-court host at major tennis tournaments, reflecting on how God placed him in the sports world as a representative of Jesus. Through stories of meaningful conversations with top athletes and unexpected opportunities to pray for and encourage others, he shares how faith naturally intersects with culture when we see every space as sacred. Kondo also reflects on his family’s journey to care for vulnerable children through adoption and speaks to the importance of beholding Jesus in order to recover a clear picture of who God is. This episode is pastoral, practical, and honest—an invitation to let Jesus reshape our presence in the world. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Returning to Our Role: The Church & Foster Care | Jason Weber

Jason Weber, National Director of More Than Enough at CAFO, joins Austin and Callie to unpack the biblical, historical, and cultural foundations behind caring for children in foster care. Jason shares the story of how he and his wife unexpectedly became foster parents to medically fragile twins, how that experience shaped their lifelong calling, and why he believes abundance—not scarcity—is the truest story of God’s heart for children. He explains how the church historically cared for children in need, why it stepped away, and what it looks like today to rebuild trust and true partnership with state systems. Together, they explore the mindset shift required for churches to meaningfully engage in foster care. Jason offers practical insights for pastors, ministry leaders, and believers who want to step closer to the need and explains why unity within the body of Christ is essential to achieving lasting change. Discover more of Jason Weber's ministry: https://cafo.org/morethanenough/  Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Countercultural Care: Why the Church Must Move Toward the Vulnerable | David Platt

What does it look like for the church to live distinctly in a world marked by comfort, individualism, and overwhelming need? In this conversation, pastor and author David Platt joins Austin and Callie to unpack the urgent call for believers to embody the heart of God—especially in the work of foster care, adoption, and caring for vulnerable families. With honesty and pastoral clarity, David shares how Scripture shapes a distinctly Christian response to child welfare, why obedience often means embracing discomfort, and how the local church must function as an interdependent family rather than a collection of isolated individuals.  He also opens up about his own family’s adoption journey, the role of the church in supporting foster families, and the transformative impact that happens when congregations step courageously into hard places. This episode is a compelling invitation for pastors, leaders, and everyday believers to count the cost, trust God deeply, and run toward the vulnerable—not alone, but together. Learn more about WinShape Homes [https://homes.winshape.org/]. Follow us on socials. [https://www.instagram.com/winshapehomes/] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.